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With its distinctive black-speckled breasts and under-wings, the crow-sized peregrine falcon is seemingly fragile, but the raptor is in fact among the fiercest and swiftest of avian predators—one capable of plummeting up to 200 miles an hour to snatch feathered prey from the sky. More ... The Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 63, and the DAV Auxiliary, Unit 63, will hold a Fund Raiser on Saturday, July 3rd, to celebrate the 4th of July. The event will be held at the DAV Hall at 927 Gardner Drive in Palestine, and will be open from 9 a.m. till 4 p.m. More ... Throughout history, Texans have always put their unique touch on just about everything under the big sky. The way we talk, the way we govern, and the way we cook are just a few examples. Our music, particularly country music, has been no exception. More ... 06-16-10 Deputy Bart Dorman was dispatched to Hwy 7 West in Marquez to assist DPS with a major accident involving a pedestrian. Deputy Bart Dorman was dispatched to CR 431in Marquez for a report of a welfare concern. Subject of concern was contacted and all was well. More ... DPS Rickey Jones to US-84 accident, just west of Teague, one fell asleep, rolled his car, no injuries. TPD Cordova to possible prowler on 10th. Deputy Clayton Aldrich to FCR- 1128, troubles with grown son who just wouldn’t leave, being abusive, getting physical, etc., now in Jail. More ... More than two months have passed since the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded, tragically killing 11 workers and causing a leak that is gushing up to 60,000 barrels of oil into the waters of the Gulf of Mexico each day. More ... The Oakwood Extension Education Club met on June 17, 2010 at the Methodist Church. The meeting was called to order by the President Sandra Botard. The minutes from the May 13th meeting were read by Vice President Jan Poston. A business meeting was held to dis- cuss the retreat in August at the Riverbend Retreat Center in Glen Rose, and the State Convention in September in Wichita Falls. More ... The Oakwood EE Club, wearing fun hats, had their last meeting before their summer break on June 17, then went to the Stagecoach Deli to celebrate. More ... Tom and Mildred Rayborn presented the American Legion Post 335 and Boy Scout Troop 6335 with a check for their Veteran’s Crosses project. They are still working on the crosses with flag holders with the aim of putting a cross on EVERY veteran’s grave in Leon County. More ... |
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